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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Dxesmarttimerinit DXE
Euro symbol
Wireless Function Failure
Dimension
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Removing the Express Dummy Card
1.
Push the Express dummy card all the way in to eject it.
2.
Pull the card out from the slot.
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Contents
Aspire 5942/5942G Series Service Guide
Revision History
III
Copyright
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Viii
Troubleshooting 131
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
Aspire 5942 Series
Table of Contents
Chapter
Features
Power subsystem
Dimensions and Weight
Audio
Communication
Environment
Interface
Clock Generator
System Block Diagram
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Icon Description
HDD1
Closed Front View
Rear View
Left View
Hdmi
1394
Right View
Bottom View
Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad
TouchPad Basics with fingerprint reader
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Using the Keyboard
Key Description
Windows Keys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Hot Keys
Euro symbol
Special Keys
US dollar sign
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
2MB
System Memory Specification
4GB
8GB
Wireless Module Specification
LAN Interface Specification
Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory
0MB
Specification
Performance Specifications
Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification
DC Power Requirements
Drive Format
BD-RE, BD-R, BD-ROM
Blueray Drive
DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW, CD-R, CD-RW
Blueray Combo Module
Audio Interface Specification
Super-Multi Drive Module
System Board Major Chips Controller
Keyboard Specification
Battery Specification Cell
LCD 15.6 HD Specification
Chapter
Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Information
Parameter Description
Uuid
Disabled
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Security
Disabled or
Parameter Description Option
Clear or Set
Removing a Password
Setting a Password
Continue
Changing a Password
USB Cdrom
Boot
Cmos
Exit
Bios Flash Utilities
DOS Flash Utility
Chapter
WinFlash Utility
Remove HDD Password
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Password
UnlockHD
Cleaning Bios Passwords
Removing Bios Passwords
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Using DMITools
Input
Output
Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility
Chapter
Disassembly Requirements
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Process
Pre-disassembly Instructions
General Information
Main Screw List Quantity Part Number
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
External Module Disassembly Process
Screw List Step Quantity
ODD
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Express Dummy Card
Removing the SD Dummy Card
Wlan HDD
Removing the Lower Covers
Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*5
Removing the Optical Drive Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3
Removing the Dimm Modules
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3
Removing the Wlan Module
Chapter
Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart
VGA/MXM
Cpuscrewsprin
Removing the Keyboard
Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Removing the Upper Cover
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard Cover M2.5*5
Page
Securing Clip
Removing the Media Board
Page
Removing the Launch Board
Page
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3
Removing the Speaker Module
Page
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Saving M2.5*3 Board
Removing the Power Saving Board
Page
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Volume Control M2.5*3 Board
Removing the Volume Control Board
Removing the MIC Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2.5*5
Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Finger Print M2*3 Reader
Remove the Finger Print Reader from the bracket as shown
Removing the TouchPad Bracket
Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad M2.5*3 Bracket
Removing the LCD Module
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*5
Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Right Saddle M2.5*5
Removing the Saddles
Lift the right side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown
Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*3
Removing the USB Board
Removing the Subwoofer
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Card Reader M2.5*3 Board
Removing the Card Reader Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Wells M2.5*3
Removing the Hinge Wells
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*3
Removing the Mainboard
Removing the RTC Battery
Removing the VGA/MXM Card
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module
Removing the Thermal Module
Page
Removing the CPU
Replacing the CPU
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the VGA/MXM Card
Replacing the Mainboard
Replacing the Card Reader Board
Replacing the Hinge Wells
Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as shown
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
Replacing the USB Board
Replacing the Subwoofer
Replacing the Saddles
Replacing the LCD Module
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad M2.5*3 Bracket
Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader
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Adhere the Button Board FFC to the back of the touchpad
Replacing the MIC Board
Replacing the Volume Control Board
Replacing the Power Saving Board
114 Chapter
Replacing the Speaker Module
116 Chapter
Replacing the Launch Board
118 Chapter
Replacing the Media Board
Replacing the Upper Cover
Page
122 Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Wlan Module
126 Chapter
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Replacing the Dimm Modules
Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
Replacing the Lower Covers
Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card
Replacing the Battery
Symptoms Verified Go To
Common Problems
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
Power On Issue
No Post or Video
No Display Issue
Abnormal Video Display
Random Loss of Bios Settings
Built-In Keyboard Failure
LCD Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
TouchPad Failure
Sound Problems
Microphone Problems
Select Set up microphone
Internal Microphone Failure
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select Repair your computer
Select Startup Repair
ODD Not Operating Correctly
ODD Failure
Discs Do Not Play
Drive Not Detected
Modem Function Failure
Wireless Function Failure
External Mouse Failure
Thermal Unit Failure
Other Failures
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Dimm
Post Codes
Post Code Range Phase
Peimemoryinstall PEI
Peicpuhtreset PEI
Peiswitchstack PEI
Peienterrecoverymode PEI
Dxesmmaccess DXE
DXECF9RESET
Dxesmarttimerinit DXE
Dxetcgdxe DXE
Bdsbeforepciioinstall BDS
Bdsinstallhotkey BDS
Bdsenumerateallbootoption BDS
Bdsendofbootselection BDS
Postbdsnobootdevice
Bdsrecoverystartflash BDS
Postbdsjumpbootsector
Smmacpienablestart SMM
Smmacpidisableend SMM
Smmacpidisablestart SMM
Top View
Bottom View
LED3
LS-5511P Switch Board
SW3
LED2
LS-5512P Media Board
ANT1
LS-5513P TV-Tuner Board
JMINI2
LS-5514P Card Reader Board
JREAD1
JMINI1
LS-5515P Touch Pad Button Board
Top View Bottom View Description
LS-5516P Power Saving Board
LS-5517P Volume Board
LS-5518P Color Engine Board
Clearing Password Check
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check
Hardware Open Gap Description
164 Chapter
Bios Recovery Boot Block
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Hotkey
Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
166 Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams
Main Assembly
Description Acer P/N
Base Assembly
Description Acer Part Number
Aspire 5942 Series FRU List
Blue Tooth Cable
Power Saving Cable
FFC
USB Cable
VR Button Volume Control
HDD Connector
HDD Door
Mini Door
Keyboard
ODD BEZEL-SM
ODD SUPER-MULTI Drive Module
ODD Bracket
ODD BD Combo Module
Assy LED Module 15.6W Wxga Glare
ODD BD RW Module
LCD COVER-IMRBLUE
Antenna WIMAX-MAIN
CPU Thermal Moudle Arrandale
CPU Thermal Moudle CAF
MIC
Speaker R&L
Screw List
Category Description Acer P/N Screw
Screw M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL CR3
Appendix a
Aspire 5942 Series
Model Country Acer Description
W7HP64EMATMY1 MC
China
W7HP64EMATME2 MC
W7UT64EMATPH1 MC
W7HP64EMATME9 MC
W7HP64EMATME3 MC
W7HP64EMATME6 MC
Emea LX.PM
AS5942G-728G64Bn W7HP64ATGR1 MC
AS5942G-724G64Bn EM W7HP64EMATZA4
W7HP64EMATTR1 MC
W7HP64EMATZA2 MC
TWN Gctwn LX.PM
LX.PMT
S2.PM
Emea LX.PMT
AS5942G-434G64Bn W7HP64ATGR1 MC
W7HP64EMATDZ1 MC
W7HP64EMATZA1 MC
W7HP64EMATZA4 MC
AS5942G-434G64Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC
AS5942G-434G64Mn W7HP64ATES1 MC
AS5942G-334G50Mn W7HP64ATDE1 MC
AS5942G-334G50Mn W7HP64ATGB1 MC
Gctwn S2.PM
Gctwn S2.PMT
AS5942G-434G64Mn W7UT64ATES1 MC
AS5942G-334G32Mn W7HP64ATEU5 MC
LX.PS5
VGA Chip
Model BOM Name
334G50Mi PbkQV3
Appendix a 200
334G64Bn PbkQV3
434G50Mi PbkQV3
434G64Mn PbkV3
436G64Mn PbkV3
524G64Bn PbkV3
724G50Mn PbkV3
207
AS5942GMADISONPRO1GBC
AS5942G AS5942GMADISONPRO1GBCb Ci3330M
AS5942GMADISONPRO1GBTC
Parkxt
DDR3
Model Memory
Card Reader Wireless 1GB
N320GB5
1-Build 3rd WiFi 334G50Mn 4KS 2x2 BGN
1-Build 3rd WiFi 334G64Bn 4KS 2x2 BGN AS5942G
1-Build 3rd WiFi 434G50Mn 4KS 2x2 BGN AS5942G
1-Build INT6300H 434G64Mn 4KS AS5942G
1-Build 3rd WiFi 436G64Mn 4KS 2x2 BGN AS5942G
1-Build 3rd WiFi 524G50Mn 4KS 2x2 BGN AS5942G
1-Build 3rd WiFi 724G50Mn 4KS 2x2 BGN AS5942G
1-Build 3rd WiFi 724G64Bn 4KS 2x2 BGN Appendix a 220
1-Build INT6200H 724G64Bn 4KS AS5942G
1-Build INT6200H 726G64Mi 4KS AS5942G
1-Build INT6200H 728G64Bn 4KS AS5942G
1-Build INT6200H 728G64Mi 4KS AS5942G
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
Keyboard
Type Description
NB Chipset
Remote Controller
TV Antenna
TV Tuner
230
Appendix C
Online Support Information
232
Index
ODD
235
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